Health and Social Care - Level 2

• 5 GCSEs at grade 3 or above.

Upon successful completion of this course you will achieve Level 2 Extended Diploma in Health and Social.

• Working in the health sector
• Human growth and development
• Equality, Diversity and Rights
• Communication
• Anatomy and physiology
• Health and Wellbeing
• Safeguarding.

• Group work
• Workshops
• Simulation activities
• One-to-one tutorials
• Group tutorials
• Classroom sessions
• Work experience.

• Group work
• Report writing
• Simulation activities in a real working environment
• Presentations.

You will take part in a mandatory work placement of at least 50 hours and be supported to find a suitable placement provider. Students studying health and social care take part in fundraising projects with Children in Need and Red Nose Day. The Foyer Young People's Centre will also give you hands-on health and social care experience.

You will complete a recruitment-ready programme where you will be explore and gain the key skills and behaviours that are need within the sector.

If you do not hold English and/or maths GCSEs at grade 4 or above, you will be supported with dedicated lessons to help you achieve English and maths qualifications. You will also attend trials at Newcastle Crown Court where you will learn about English language, legislation and persuasive speaking. Your maths skills will be used when calculating BMI and preparing cooking tasks.

Upon successful completion of this course you be able to progress onto a Level 3 programme within Health and Social Care. This could be the Level 3 Health Academy or in Health and Social Care - Level 3.

If you are aged 16-18 when you begin your course you are likely to be eligible for free tuition. Detailed information can be found within the financial support section.